General English Courses

“General English” is an English course for adults and young adults that takes students from true beginner to advanced competency in three proficiency levels (i.e., Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced). It has a strong focus on communication skills and is centered on goal and achievement-driven lessons. Our General English classes feature a rigorous speaking pedagogy that activates new language and integrates it with intensive four-skills practice and the soft skills needed for various purposes in life including study and work. A unique cultural fluency syllabus prepares students to use English for work, travel, studies, and life.

The General English program has the following student benefits:

• soft skills and language development in one
• a focus on socio-linguistic competency, so students can apply their learning immediately to real-world situations
• captivating course materials that boost students’ confidence, knowing they can comprehend and appreciate material that has been presented in English (at their level)
• an approach that uses tried and tested recycling techniques for maximum retention (the course materials)
• an instructional design that keeps motivation high because it enables students to see progress in every class